In the winter, SC Freiburg showed interest in Rayan Philippe, who is currently playing for Eintracht Braunschweig. Freiburg, along with FSV Mainz 05, expressed interest in the player, with Mainz pursuing him more intensively. Philippe's contract with Eintracht Braunschweig is set to expire in the summer unless the club avoids relegation. However, there is no current update on negotiations with Freiburg.

Rayan Philippe, currently playing for Eintracht Braunschweig, is under consideration for a transfer due to his contract situation. His contract will only be extended if the club avoids relegation. Eintracht Braunschweig is considering a sale in January with an immediate loan back to the club, allowing Philippe to fulfill his desire to move to the Bundesliga while still contributing to Braunschweig for the rest of the season. Several Bundesliga clubs have shown interest, including SC Freiburg.